Historic New England

Pillowcase

White; open at one end; hemmed edges.

Date: 1780-1786

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, fustian, stitching, hand weaving

GUSN: 54305

Accession Number: 1946.294A

Ruffled pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; hemmed open end; applied ruffles all around.

Date: 1820 C-1830 C

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, weaving, machine-made, tabby (textile)

GUSN: 54306

Accession Number: 1946.295A

Pair of Gloves

Red knit gloves.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54307

Accession Number: 1946.299AB

Sash

Red and pink paisley scarf.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54308

Accession Number: 1946.305

Striped Bag

Very large brown and tan striped bag.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54309

Accession Number: 1946.307

Bureau scarf

Rectangular; white cotton mull; embroidered all over with white floral sprig. Trimmed all around with 3" ruffle of rose pattern needlepoint lace.

Date: 1810-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching, super, needle lace, textiles

GUSN: 54310

Accession Number: 1946.309

Sheet

Off-white woven linen bed sheet.

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 54311

Accession Number: 1946.313

Pillowcase

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; 3" wide hem at open end with applied 2-1/2" wide insert of lace along with 3" wide plain linen band connecting insert with 3" wide scalloped lace edging.

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, lace (needlework), linen (material), tabby (textile)

GUSN: 54312

Accession Number: 1946.314A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54313

Accession Number: 1946.315A

Pillowcase

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54314

Accession Number: 1946.315B

Cap

Cotton cap with simple trim.

Date: 1860-1875

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54316

Accession Number: 1946.317A

Cap

White, sheer; double front lace ruffle; band of openwork inserted on top and forming round panel at back; neck ruffle trimmed w/ lace; 2 cotton ties.

Date: 1775-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54318

Accession Number: 1946.318A

Cap

White; woven diamond pattern; ruffle at neck; lace trim around face and ruffle; front composed of 3 panels w/ band of openwork inserted between; piping around neck; 2 self ties.

Date: 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material), machine-made

GUSN: 54319

Accession Number: 1946.318D

Diaper

White diaper with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttonholes at the point, and three buttons and ruffles with trim tape woven in at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54320

Accession Number: 1946.321A

Diaper Cover

Cream diaper cover with four buttonholes at the waist, three buttons and three buttonholes at the point, and scalloped eyelet ruffles at the legs.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54321

Accession Number: 1946.321B

Child's Petticoat

Long; cream; one piece with pleats and reinforced at front; cream silk tape binding around all edges except hem; scalloped and embroidered hem--cream silk thread.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (textile)

GUSN: 54322

Accession Number: 1946.324B

Dress

Long; white; front panel of bands of embroidery alternating w/ bands of embroidered net; same bands on sleeves and waist ties; scalloped and embroidered hem; 2 cloth covered buttons.

Date: 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54323

Accession Number: 1946.325A

Bib

White quilted diamonds with embroidered bees in center; bottom embroidered with floral garland and floral sprays; openwork trim at edge; scalloped bottom edge; button, loop and safety pin closure.

Date: 1860

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, quilting

GUSN: 54324

Accession Number: 1946.327

Shirt

White; plain; scooped neckline; short sleeves w/ gusset and embroidered w/ short/long stitch and featherstitching; shoulder embroidered w/ French knots and featerstitching; pullover shirt.

Date: 1820

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, stitching

GUSN: 54326

Accession Number: 1946.329A

Shirt

Plain white; boat neckline and armseye edged w/ loop/scalloped tatting; 2 side seams; shoulders--buttoned or tied in place.

Date: ca. 1855

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, tatting (process)

GUSN: 54327

Accession Number: 1946.329B

Shirt

White; plain squared flap neckline; capped sleeves of lace; lace insert at shoulder; open shirt.

Date: 1820-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, linen (material)

GUSN: 54328

Accession Number: 1946.330A

Bib

White; sleeveless; "V" front with princess seams; two pearl buttons with loop.

Date: 1860-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54329

Accession Number: 1946.331

Child's Apron

White, sheer cotton; woven plaid; plain mull ruffle all around; self-straps; drawstring.

Date: 1820

Maker: Bright, Almira Spring (Maker)

Material: cotton (textile), stitching

GUSN: 54330

Accession Number: 1946.332

Pincushion

Rectangular pincushion with yellow floral embroidery and lace trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework)

GUSN: 54331

Accession Number: 1946.333

Wallhanging

Fall colored foliage and berries on a golden brown plush ground.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54332

Accession Number: 1946.336

Waistcoat

White chamois w/ stretch knit inserts at sides; red flannel lining; single breasted w/ 8 pearl buttons; no collar.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: doeskin (leather), flannel, stitching, machine-made

GUSN: 54333

Accession Number: 1946.338

Boots

A pair of rubber boots with a brown and tan knitted vamp. Closure with three sets of brown silk satin ribbons

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Whales Goodyear Shoe Co. (Maker)

Material: rubber (material), knitting (process)

GUSN: 54334

Accession Number: 1946.339

Hood

Knit red and black hood.

Date: 1855-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 54335

Accession Number: 1946.340

Pair of Socks

Pale pink plain; stocking stitch; ribbed ankle.

Date: ca. 1867

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), machine knitting, machine-made

GUSN: 54336

Accession Number: 1946.342C

Tablecloth

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54337

Accession Number: 1946.343

Brush

A small brush with an ivory handle and horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), horsehair

GUSN: 54338

Accession Number: 1946.346.3

Toilet Kit Case

A cylindrical leather case holding personal hygiene items.

Maker: unknown

Material: leather

GUSN: 54339

Accession Number: 1946.346.1

Brush

A wooden hairbrush with horsehair bristles.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), horsehair

GUSN: 54340

Accession Number: 1946.346.5

Wallet

Red leather wallet with strap closure. Brown leather lining embossed with floral stamp rows. Interior with two compartments, section for note paper, four bills in compartments and pencil holder.

Date: 1795-1830

Maker: unknown

Material: embossing, leather, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 54341

Accession Number: 1946.350

Small straw marquetry box with cover. Decorative straw veneer on top of the cover features an outline of a turtle and seven assorted geometric patterns, in green, and light to dark natural shades. Sides of the cover are veneered in dark brown straw.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), straw (plant material)

GUSN: 54342

Accession Number: 1946.351AB

Carpetbag

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54025

Accession Number: 1945.253

Cradle

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 54026

Accession Number: 1945.256

Shoes

Pair of white satin shoes with blue accents. Floral and foliate pattern. Thick Louis heel, square tongue, and a dog leg side seam.

Date: 1730-1760

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54027

Accession Number: 1945.257AB

Lamp with Chimney

Lamp (A) with transparent white glass base which meets with a brass connection to a pressed clear glass globe for holding oil. Atop this is a brass top which holdes the rope wick as well as clasps to hold the upper globe bulb (B). The globe (B) has etched eagles around the widest point, each with a ...

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), porcelain

GUSN: 54028

Accession Number: 1945.259AB

Sugar Bowl

Silver lusterware sugar bowl. Fluted body and dual scroll molded handle. Floral molded cover.

Date: 1800-1825

Maker: unknown

Material: lusterware, glazing (coating), silver (color)

GUSN: 54030

Accession Number: 1945.260.1AB

Eyeglasses

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 54031

Accession Number: 1945.261

Pair of Boots

Pair of ivory silk satin ankle boots; cream binding; no trim; side lacing with ivory silk laces; round square toe; center front and center back seam; sole has narrow waist, shaped for left and right foot; 7/8" stacked wooden heel with notch; linen lining.

Date: 1860-1869

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54032

Accession Number: 1945.285DE

Wedding Dress

Cream silk satin wedding dress with net overlay; bodice has pointed front; back lacing; boned; broad neckline and cap sleeves with cream fringe ruching; bundles of flowers at shoulders and front; lace trim. Skirt has cartridge pleats at back. Net overlay has striped ribbon around hem. Bodice and ...

Date: 1848-1852

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, net (textile), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 54033

Accession Number: 1945.285A